Glauc Talk: The Ethics of the Medical Influencer

This week, we tackle the emotional roller coaster of Match Day and the precarious "new frontier" of medical professionalism on social media. Kristin and I reflect on my Match experience, including the moment Kristin cried after finding out we were moving to Iowa, and offer a heartfelt word of encouragement for students navigating the heartbreak of not matching. We discuss why "it can always get worse" is only a comforting thought to those without medicated anxiety. The conversation then shifts to the "prehistoric" social media guidelines currently governing the medical profession. With the AMA's code of ethics last updated in 2017, the Glaucomfleckens argue that modern doctors are operating without a roadmap in an era of TikTok, viral comedy, and AI. We explore the ethical minefield of medical influencers, from the exploitation of med students by predatory brands to the dangers of ridiculing patient conditions online. Finally, I get "worked up" over the slow pace of academia when it comes to addressing private equity in healthcare. While organizations wait years for data, corporate interests are "swallowing up everything," leaving physicians and patients to fight the battle one bite at a time. Takeaways: Why Kristin believes her "impeccable memory" was finally defeated by a combination of kids, medical trauma, and perimenopause. The "Med Student in Therapy" skit that Will reposts every year to support those who didn't find their name on a Match list. Why the AMA’s social media guidelines are essentially "dinosaurs" that haven't kept pace with the rise of the medical influencer. The specific financial offers being sent to med students that prove they are being exploited by corporate sponsors. A "Glock Talk" perspective on why science and academia need to move faster than their current "Medieval" pace to combat private equity. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Go to Cozy Earth now for a Buy One Get One Free Pajama Offer from 1/25-2/8! Yes, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cozyearth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ they are doing a BOGO pajama promo. Just use my Code: KNOCKKNOCKBOGO Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices